Forgery Penalties in Arizona

By
Jason D. Lamm
|September 26, 2016

What Constitutes as Forgery?

Forgery occurs when an individual creates a fake document, modifies an
existing document, or the unauthorized signing of a signature without
authorization. The type of
white collar crime is considered a Class 4 felony; however, if the forged instrument is used
in connection with the purchase, lease or renting of a dwelling that is
used as a drop house, it is a Class 3 felony.

If you are currently under investigation for forgery in Arizona, our
Phoenix criminal defense attorney at the Law Office of Jason D. Lamm knows what it takes to protect your
rights, reputation, and freedom. As a
former prosecutor, he can properly anticipate how the prosecution will approach your case
and develop a defense strategy to obtain the most favorable outcome possible.

Offenses Related to Forgery

Forgery is a crime associated with its own set of penalties. Unfortunately,
there is still a possibility that you may be charged and convicted of
other offenses related to forgery.

Other offenses associated with forgery include the following:

Criminal possession of a forgery device – Class 6 or Class 5 felony

Criminal simulation – Class 6 felony

Obtaining a signature by deception – Class 1 misdemeanor

Criminal impersonation – Class 6 felony

Unlawful use of slugs – Class 2 misdemeanor

Taking the identity of another person or identity or identity theft –
Class 4 felony

Aggravated taking of the identity of another person or entity, identity
theft resulting in an economic loss of $3,000 or more, or identity theft
for the intent to obtain employment – Class 3 felony

Trafficking in the identity of another person or entity – Class 2 felony

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